Fire destroys clubhouse at Western Golf and Country Club in Redford Township

Firefighters from multiple cities battled blaze that started around 5 a.m.

Golf course still open

Clubhouse built in 1926

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Flames and smoke can be seen for miles at the Western Golf and Country Club in Redford Township on Friday morning.

Western Golf and Country Club's course in Redford Township remains open after a fire broke out early Friday morning in its main building, sending flames and heavy smoke billowing that could be seen from miles away.

Firefighters from several municipalities worked to douse the fire that started around 5 a.m. near one of the clubhouse kitchens, WDIV-Channel 4 reported.

The fire spread to several buildings and destroyed Western's 92-year-old clubhouse.

"The clubhouse is completely gone," membership director Halley Roberts told Crain's. It's devastating, but the silver lining is no one was hurt. We are still open ... We don't want people to think Western is down, the show will go on."

Firefighters were still on the scene at 2 p.m., but most of the fire was subdued by around 11 a.m., Roberts said.

The cause is under investigation.

Crain's left messages with fire department representatives seeking more details.

Western's clubhouse at 14600 Kinloch Road, near the intersection of Five Mile Road and Beech Daly Road, was built in 1926 and the club officially opened the next year, according to its website. It was designed by prolific Scottish course architect Donald Ross.

The club has an 18-hole golf course, indoor teaching studio, driving range, swim programs, tennis and several dining areas.

"We are ready to build back up and push through," Roberts said. "The support and love has been really heartwarming."

Western Golf & Country Club in Redford Twp up in smoke. Source says flames are from kitchen area. Staffers indicate offices above "were" theirs. Looks like it got away from firefighters - multiple sections in complex of older clapboard 2-story buildings making up club. @WWJ950pic.twitter.com/VolQrYPGFz